Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale M200 LE

Velopedia Archive ID 54308

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	M200 LE
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	54308
Original MSRP	$433.99
Colors	Gray, green
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork	Cannondale
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano AceraX
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleur	Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano AceraX
Crankset	Shimano Altus , 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-924 w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
Handlebar	Chromoly
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Chromoly
Saddle	Viscount Z948-1
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal L21, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" IRC AT-1
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.